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Tie-Dyed Slip Dress From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-207L

This slip dress is a groovy throwback to the swinging '60s!

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Tie-Dyed Slip Dress

Tools:

pale-colored nylon or silk slip
fabric dye
rubber bands
rubber gloves
washing machine
mild detergent
sequins or rhinestones
jewel glue

1. If you're working with a new slip, wash it to remove any sizing.

2. Saturate the slip with water and wring out any excess. This will allow the dye to distribute evenly.

3. Lay the slip out and fold it in an accordion fashion (figure A). Bind it off in six sections with rubber bands (figure B), making sure they're tight. Wherever the rubber bands are, the slip won't dye.

Figure A

Figure B

4. Mix dye according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wearing rubber gloves, submerge the slip in the dye bath (figure C) and allow to remain according to manufacturer's instructions.

5. Rinse the slip until the water runs clear. Remove the rubber bands (figure D). Wash the slip in the washing machine with a mild detergent. After washing the slip, you may want to run an empty load with bleach to remove any residual dye.

Figure C

Figure D

6. Allow the slip to dry (figure E). Use jewel glue to add sequins, rhinestones or other trims and embellishments (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F